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Vietnam Surpasses 100 Million, Enacts Population Law for Future

12/30/2025

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Vietnam's population has surpassed 100 million, and the National Assembly passed the Population Law to address fertility decline, gender imbalance, and ageing.
The total fertility rate fell to 1.91 children per woman, with only 17% of provinces at replacement level.
By 2025, more than 10.3 million people will be aged 65 and above.
The law promotes childbirth, prohibits sex selection, and supports integrated population management for sustainable development.

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Story summary

Vietnam's population has surpassed 100 million, and the National Assembly passed the Population Law to address fertility decline, gender imbalance, and ageing.
The total fertility rate fell to 1.91 children per woman, with only 17% of provinces at replacement level.
By 2025, more than 10.3 million people will be aged 65 and above.
The law promotes childbirth, prohibits sex selection, and supports integrated population management for sustainable development.